Tag: children

UTIs in Kids: What You Need to Know About a Common Condition

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect anyone at any age, including children. Learn what causes them, how to recognize the signs and what to do if you suspect your child has a UTI.

Meals for Picky Eaters: Help Your Kids Enjoy Nutritious Food

When your child refuses to eat the same foods the rest of the family usually eats, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Here are some nutritious meals for picky eaters that could become new family favorites.

Child getting her blood sugar checked

Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know

The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.

What You Need to Know About Childhood Vaccines

Vaccines are very important for your child’s health and wellness. Know when they should get which vaccines and how to make getting a shot easier for both you and your child.

Parenting and Mental Health

Parenting and Mental Health: Building Your Toolkit

It can be easy to keep track of your child’s physical health, but you may know less about their mental health. Fortunately, there are approaches that can help you manage your child’s mental health, including the four essential tools of a “mental health toolkit.” With these tools, you can promote positive mental health and prepare your children, and yourself, to cope with difficult times.

Healthy Sleep for Healthy Child

Healthy Sleep Habits Mean a Happy Child

Sleep is important for a child’s growth and development. You can help your child grow up happy and healthy by following healthy sleep habits. But how much sleep does your child need and how do you set up a good bedtime routine?